1. Legal framework
1.1 Framework regulation 1935/2004
Suitability for food contact is governed by European framework regulation 1935/2004 of October 27, 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (in force since December 1 2004).
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This European regulation reforms food contact law with a :
consolidation of the safety rules applicable to packaging intended for...
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Legal framework
Suitability for food contact – Framework regulation 1935/2004
Bibliography
Digital media
AFNOR CD on food contact http://www.decitre.fr
Websites
• European Union includes :
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official comments http://eur-lex.europa.eu
• Court of Justice of the European Union. All European case law
Directories
Laboratories – Design offices – Schools – Research centers (non-exhaustive list)
ANSES – Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety) http://www.anses.fr
LNE – Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais...
Declarations of conformity
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Declaration of conformity in accordance with directive 84/500 of October 15, 1984 on lead and cadmium migrating ceramics (article 2 bis and annex III transposed by the order of May 23, 2006).
At the various stages of marketing, up to and including sale to the final consumer, ceramic articles not yet in contact with foodstuffs are accompanied by a written declaration....
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